2014 TOYOTA URBAN CRUISER towing

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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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Installing towing eyelet
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench.
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STEP2
STEP3

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5-1. Essential information
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Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck From the front
2WD models Release the parking brake.
4WD models Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.

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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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From the rear
2WD models: We recommend to
use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
Vehicles without smart entry &
start system: When not using a
towing dolly, turn the engine
switch to the “ACC” position and
shift the shift lever to “N”.
Vehicles with smart entry & start
system: When not using a towing
dolly, turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to the ACCES-
SORY mode and shift the shift
lever to “N”.
4WD models: Use a towing dolly
under the front wheels.

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5-1. Essential information
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Using a flat bed truck If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45°.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
■ Before emergency towing
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Put the shift lever in “N”.
Put the engine switch in the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” position
(engine running).
Release the parking brake.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system Put the shift lever in “N”.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in the ACCESSORY
mode (engine off) or IGNITION ON mode (engine running).
Release the parking brake.
■ Emergency towing eyelet location
→ P. 449, 465
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STEP2
STEP3
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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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CAUTION
■
Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.

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5-1. Essential information
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NOTICE
■ To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission when towing
using a wheel-lift type truck (4WD models)
Never tow this vehicle with any of the wheels in contact with the ground.
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle
●Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle with
the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle with the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight. (2WD models)
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
● Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to “R”.
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( →P. 428)
■ Location of the spare tire and tools
2WD models
Jack handle
Spare tire
Tool bag
(Towing eyelet
and wheel nut
wrench)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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4WD models
■ Location of the jack
The jack is stored under the
left-hand front seat.
Jack handle
Spare tireTool bag
(Towing eyelet
and wheel nut
wrench)